Postcode SE23 2AR is located in a major urban area, within the Perry Vale ward of Lewisham in the London region, and forms part of the Perry Vale area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.0 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Perry Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Perry Vale has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Perry Vale is £77,783 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 35 ft away from SE23 2AR.
Perry Vale near SE23 2AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 3 | Forest Hill | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Forest Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Honor Oak Park | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Honor Oak Park |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Sydenham | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Sydenham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Horniman Triangle | Small | Walking directions to Horniman Triangle |
| 0.5 mi | Baxters Field | Small | Walking directions to Baxters Field |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £553,750 in Perry Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,300,000 |
| Flats | 76 | £406,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £600,000 |
| Terraced | 86 | £652,500 |
10 year median price trend in Perry Vale
In the SE23 2AR postcode area, located within Perry Vale, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE23 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Forest Hill Supermarket | Lewisham, SE23 2AR | Walking directions to Forest Hill Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Olives & More | 13 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2NE | Walking directions to Olives & More |
| 0 mi | Glorious | 12 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2LD | Walking directions to Glorious |
| 0.1 mi | Inpans food | 20 London Road, Lewisham, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Inpans food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 34-48 London Road, London, SE23 3HF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.